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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    PUB. DIE-0343-000 HD Camcorder Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Important Usage Instructions

    Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 3 For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit www.canon-europe.com/environment. (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) Trademark Acknowledgements •...

  • Page 4: Exciting Features And New Functions

    3 seconds before you started shooting. “Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to FXP mode.

  • Page 5: Image Stabilization

    Smart AUTO Smart AUTO automatically selects the best settings for the scene you want to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. Just point the camcorder and it will automatically select the best settings for your subject Video Snapshot Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video...
  • Page 6 Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices AVCHD discs Photo DVDs Connect the camcorder to the optional DW-100 DVD Connect the camcorder Burner ( 106, 108) to an HDTV ( 103) AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with an SD Play video directly memory card slot from your recorded memory card...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction Exciting Features and New Functions About this Manual Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs Names of Parts Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Accessories Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes...
  • Page 8 Video Basic Recording Shooting Video Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) Zooming Quick Start Function Basic Playback Playing Back the Video Selecting what Recordings to Play Back Searching for Scenes Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen Deleting Scenes Advanced Functions Programmed AE and Special Scene Recording Programs Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to Your...
  • Page 9 Photos Basic Recording Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality Basic Playback Viewing Photos Deleting Photos Magnifying Photos during Playback Additional Functions Slideshow Rotating Photos Histogram Display Capturing Photos from a Movie Protecting Photos Copying Photos to a Memory Card Printing Photos Printing Photos (Direct Print) Print Orders...
  • Page 10 Additional Information 122 Appendix: Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu Setup Menus Onscreen Icons and Displays 139 Trouble? Troubleshooting List of Messages 155 Do’s and Don’ts Handling Precautions Maintenance/Others Using the Camcorder Abroad 161 General Information Accessories Optional Accessories Specifications Index Table of contents...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF R18 / LEGRIA HF R17 / LEGRIA HF R16 / LEGRIA HF R106. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting 139).
  • Page 12 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) The camcorder offers 4 recording modes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the memory. Select FXP or XP+ mode for better movie quality; select LP mode for longer recording times. The following table gives approximate recording times.

  • Page 13: Getting To Know The Camcorder

    Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: CA-590E Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-2L5 Battery Pack IFC-300PCU USB Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow • Red • White plugs CTC-100/S Component Cable Red •...
  • Page 14 The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and ‘PIXELA Applications’ Installation Guide - ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utilities - Software for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use as background music. •...

  • Page 15: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Left side view (camera/play) button ( Right side view VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button WEB button 116) button ( INDEX SEL. (index selection) button ( PLAYLIST button ( DISP. (on-screen display) button ACCESS indicator ( 37, 79) Strap mount ( Speaker ( Front view...
  • Page 16 Top view Zoom lever ( PHOTO button ( POWER button ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green – On Orange – Standby ( Red – Charging ( LCD screen ( Joystick ( FUNC. button ( 28, 122) USB terminal ( 99, 102) HDMI OUT terminal ( 99, 100) LCD panel...
  • Page 17 Bottom view Tripod socket ( 155) Memory card slot Battery compartment Battery release latch Battery compartment cover/Memory card slot cover Serial number The serial number label is located on the battery compartment cover. Introduction...

  • Page 18: Preparations

    Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator battery pack or directly using the com- pact power adapter.
  • Page 19 4 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it. 5 Remove the battery terminal cover from the battery pack. 6 Insert the battery pack all the way into the compartment and press gently until it clicks. 7 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until you hear a click.
  • Page 20 To remove the battery pack 1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it. 2 Press the battery release latch and pull out the battery pack. 3 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until you hear a click.

  • Page 21: Preparing The Accessories

    • We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need. Preparing the Accessories Fasten the grip belt. Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and START/STOP button with your thumb.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Position And Brightness Of The Lcd Screen

    To attach an optional wrist strap Pass the attaching end of the wrist strap through the rear bracket on the cam- corder, thread the wrist strap through the loop and fasten. You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt to use both for extra convenience and protection.
  • Page 23 NOTES • About the LCD screen: The screen is produced using extremely high-pre- cision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasion- ally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

  • Page 24: Basic Operation Of The Camcorder

    Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes Recording The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video and photos: Smart AUTO ( ) mode for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording ( mode, which lets you change the camcorder’s settings to your prefer- ence.
  • Page 25 • When shooting in mode, the camcorder will automatically detect certain characteristics of the subject, background, lighting conditions, etc. It will then adjust various settings (focus, exposure, color, image stabilization, image quality, among others), selecting the best settings for the scene you want to shoot. The Smart AUTO mode icon will change to one of the following icons.
  • Page 26 NOTES • In mode, menus cannot be accessed but the following settings can be changed in advance. - Recording mode of movies - Size/quality of photos Your selection of recording media for movies/ photos - Video snapshot length - Auto slow shutter - All settings under the setup menu’s tabs.

  • Page 27: Joystick And Joystick Guide

    NOTES • When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected for playback will be the same currently used for recording. Joystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to operate the camcorder’s menus. Push the joystick up, down, left or right Press the joystick itself ( ) to save ) to select an item or...

  • Page 28: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open FUNC. after pressing . In mode, menus cannot be accessed and, except in a few cases, most menu settings will return to their default values. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the appen- dix Menu Options Lists (...
  • Page 29 Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus FUNC. 1 Press 2 Select ( Menu] and press to open the setup menus. FUNC. You can also hold pressed down for more than 1 second to open directly the setup menus screen. 3 Select ( ) the tab of the desired menu.

  • Page 30: First Time Settings

    First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. The [Date/Time] screen will appear automatically when the cam- corder’s clock is not set. When the [Date/Time] screen appears, the year will be selected.

  • Page 31: Changing The Language

    Changing the Language The default language of the camcorder is English. You can set it to one of 23 other languages. Operating modes: FUNC. Menu] [Language FUNC. Desired language NOTES • The displays that appear in some menu screens refer to the name of buttons on the camcorder and will not change, regardless of the language selected.

  • Page 32: Using A Memory Card

    Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder You can use commercially available SDHC (SD high capacity) memory cards and SD memory cards with this camcorder. How- ever, depending on the memory card, you may not be able to record movies.

  • Page 33: Inserting And Removing A Memory Card

    Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Make sure to initialize ( 35) all memory cards before using them with this camcorder. 1 Turn off the camcorder. Make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is off. 2 Slide the memory card slot cover away from the lens and open it.

  • Page 34: Selecting The Memory For The

    Selecting the Memory for the Recordings You can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in mem- ory or on a memory card. The built-in memory is the default memory for recording both. Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK Eye-Fi cards •...

  • Page 35: Initializing The Built-In Memory ( / / Only)

    FUNC. Menu] [Relay Recording FUNC. On]* * The approximate available recording time will now reflect the combined space in the built-in memory and memory card. NOTES • Any of the following actions will deactivate the relay recording function. - Turning off the camcorder - Opening the memory card slot cover - Changing the camcorder’s operating mode - Setting...
  • Page 36 FUNC. Menu] [Initialize FUNC. Initialization method [Yes]* [OK] * Press to cancel the complete initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and the memory can be used without any problem. Options [Quick Initialization] Clears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the stored data.

  • Page 37: Basic Recording

    Video This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including recording, playback, advanced functions and playlist and scene operations. Basic Recording Shooting Video Operating modes: 1 Turn on the camcorder. By default, movies are recorded in the built-in memory. Alternatively, you can set the memory card as the recording media ( 34).

  • Page 38: Selecting The Video Quality (Recording Mode

    • Be sure to save your recordings regularly ( 104), especially after mak- ing important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or cor- ruption of data. NOTES • About the Power Save mode: If [Power Saving Mode] is set to...

  • Page 39: Zooming

    Approximate recording times Default value Recording mode → Memory ↓ 1 hr. 1 hr. 4 GB memory card 30 min. 40 min. 10 min. 30 min. Built-in 1 hr. 2 hr. 1 hr. 3 hr. 25 min. 20 min. memory /8 GB memory card 2 hr.

  • Page 40: Quick Start Function

    • In mode, you can also set [Zoom Speed] to one of three constant speeds (3 is the fastest, 1 the slowest). • When [Zoom Speed] is set to [ Variable], the zoom speed will be faster in record pause mode than when actually recording, except when pre-recording ( 56) is activated.
  • Page 41 • The camcorder will shut off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless of the [Power Saving Mode] setting. Press POWER turn on the camcorder. • You can select the length of time until shut-off or turn off the Quick Start function altogether with the [Quick Start] setting.

  • Page 42: Basic Playback

    Basic Playback Playing Back the Video Operating modes: 1 Press • The original movies index screen will appear in most cases. • If a photo appears in single photo view, move the zoom lever toward W to open the photo index screen. Switch to the original movies index screen ( 44).
  • Page 43 IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.

  • Page 44: Selecting What Recordings To Play Back

    Skipping scenes Open ( ) the joystick guide Select ( the middle row Push the joystick ( toward * to skip to the beginning of the current scene or to skip to the next scene. * Push the joystick/press the button twice to skip to the beginning of the previous scene.
  • Page 45 Movies Photos 1 In the index screen, move ( ) the orange selection frame to the tabs on the top of the screen. 2 Select ( ) the tab corresponding to the recordings you want to play back. 3 Return ( ) to the index screen to select a scene or photo.

  • Page 46: Searching For Scenes

    INDEX SEL. For scenes in the built-in memory: press For scenes on the memory card: press INDEX SEL. and then select [Playlist]. Press PLAYLIST To open the index screen for scenes converted into standard definition ( only) You can also open the index screen for scenes converted into standard definition for Web upload ( 117) or DVD authoring (...
  • Page 47 • You can select the original movies in the built-in memory or on the memory card. VIDEO SNAP • You can press to open the index screen for video snapshot scenes. 2 Open the calendar screen. FUNC. Scene Search] [Calendar Screen] •...
  • Page 48 FUNC. Scene Search] [Date Selection] • The list of recordings displays all dates in which recordings were made. An orange selection frame appears on the day. • The thumbnail shows a still image from the first scene recorded on that day. Below it will appear the number of scenes recorded ( and the total recording time for the same day.

  • Page 49: Pre-Selecting Recordings From The Index Screen

    NOTES • You can press FUNC. to return to the normal index screen at any time. Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen You can select in advance a number of original movies or photos from the index screen in order to perform certain actions on them collec- tively, all at once.

  • Page 50: Deleting Scenes

    Total number of scenes selected Selected scenes FUNC. 4 Press twice to close the menu. To cancel all the selections FUNC. Select] [Remove All Selections] [Yes] FUNC. [OK] NOTES • The pre-selection of scenes/photos will be canceled if you turn off the camcorder or change the operating mode.
  • Page 51 This step is not necessary to delete all scenes or previously selected scenes. 3 Delete the scene(s). FUNC. Delete] Desired option [Yes]* [OK] FUNC. * If you selected any option other than [This Scene], you can press to inter- rupt the operation while it is in progress. Some scenes will be deleted neverthe- less.

  • Page 52: Advanced Functions

    Advanced Functions Programmed AE and Special Scene Recording Programs The recording program determines how much control you have over the camcorder’s recording-related settings. Select the [ Programmed AE] recording program to give you full control over functions like the white balance or image effects. Alternatively, give the camcorder more control by selecting a Special Scene recording program.
  • Page 53 Sports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. Snow] To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed. Beach] To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed. Sunset] To record sunsets in vibrant colors. Night Scene] To record nightscapes with lower noise.
  • Page 54 NOTES • [ Portrait]/[ Sports]/[ Snow]/[ Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback. • [ Portrait]: The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (T). • [ Snow]/[ Beach]: The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places.
  • Page 55 To change the frame rate FUNC. Menu] [Frame Rate] PF25] FUNC. Video Snapshot Record a series of short scenes. Play your video snapshot scenes set to your favorite music ( 69) to create your own fun music video. You will be surprised how by changing the background music, you can give your scenes an entirely new feel.

  • Page 56: Pre-Recording Function

    Pre-recording Function The camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press START/STOP , ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportuni- ties. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording. Operating modes: 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.

  • Page 57: Manual Exposure Adjustment

    START/STOP For movies: Press The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. The countdown appears on the screen. PHOTO For photos: Press , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully. The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown. The countdown appears on the screen.

  • Page 58: Manual Focus Adjustment

    • The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depending on the initial brightness of the picture. • If you operate the zoom, the brightness of the image may change. 3 Adjust the ( ) the brightness of the image as required, then hide ( ) the joystick guide.

  • Page 59: Face Detection

    • The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more easily. You can also turn off this function with the [Focus Assistance] setting. 4 Adjust ( ) the focus as required. • If you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks, push the joystick ( ) toward and hold it pressed down...

  • Page 60: White Balance

    To select the main subject If there is more than one person in the picture, the camcorder will auto- matically select one person it determines is the main subject. The main subject is indicated by a white face detection frame and the camcorder will optimize the settings for that person.
  • Page 61 FUNC. FUNC. Automatic] Desired option* FUNC. * When you select [ Custom WB], do not press and continue instead with the following procedure. To set the custom white balance 1 Point the camcorder at a white object so it fills the whole screen and press When the adjustment is completed, stops flashing and stays on.

  • Page 62: Image Effects

    Image Effects You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and con- trast to record movies and photos with special color effects. Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording pro- grams.
  • Page 63 Options ( Default value) Digital Effect Off] Select this setting when you do not intend to use the digital effects. Fade Trigger] Wipe] Select one of the faders to begin or end a scene with a fade from or to a black screen. Black &...

  • Page 64: Recordings Video Snapshot

    • Faders cannot be used when recording video snapshot scenes or when pre-recording is activated. On-Screen Displays and Data Code You can turn most on-screen displays on or off. Operating modes: DISP. Repeatedly press to turn the on-screen displays on/off in the following sequence: mode: •...

  • Page 65: Audio Recording Level

    Audio Recording Level You can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in microphone. You can display the audio level indicator while recording. Operating modes: Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. Mic. Level 2 Select ( Mic.

  • Page 66: Selecting The Playback Starting Point

    NOTES • When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB mark), the sound may be distorted. • If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, activate the microphone attenuator with the [Microphone Attenuator] setting. Selecting the Playback Starting Point If you have a very long scene, you may want to start playing back the scene...
  • Page 67 Current scene / Total number of scenes Scene length Recording date and time Interval between frames Timeline ruler Page slidebar Frame selected for start of playback 3 Select ( ) the playback starting point from the timeline ruler. 4 Press to begin the playback.
  • Page 68 Current scene / Total number of scenes Scene length Recording date and time Frame selected for start of Segment ruler playback Page slidebar 3 Select ( ) the playback starting point from the segment ruler. 4 Press to begin the playback. You can select another scene and move between segment ruler pages in the same way as in the movie timeline screen ( 66).

  • Page 69: Scene And Playlist Operations

    Scene and Playlist Operations Playing Back Recordings Set to Background Music You can play back video snapshot scenes, scenes in the playlist and photo slideshows set to background music (instead of the original sound) using one of the supplied tracks. Operating modes: Using a Supplied Music Track as Background Music The supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc contains three music...
  • Page 70 • You can press to listen to the track selected. Press to stop the playback. • Select [Off] to play back scenes with their original sound or to play back slideshows without any music. 4 Back in the index screen, select ( ) the recording from which to start playback.

  • Page 71: Dividing Scenes

    • Mac OS users: Use the Finder to transfer music files from the [MUSIC] folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the memory About the music files card after it is initialized. Refer to 168) for the folder structure of the memory card. •...

  • Page 72: Editing The Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving And

    5 Select ( ) [Yes] and press The video from the division point to the end of the scene will appear as a new scene in the index screen. NOTES • When advancing/reversing frames while dividing the scenes, the interval will be 0.5 second.
  • Page 73 3 Add the scene(s) to the playlist. FUNC. Add to Playlist] Desired option [Yes] Options [All Scenes (this date)] Adds to the playlist all the scenes that were recorded on the same day as the selected scene. [This Scene] Adds to the playlist only the scene marked with the orange selection frame.
  • Page 74 • Before opening the playlist, you can select the original movies in the built-in memory or on the memory card to open the playlist of the respective memory. • To open the playlist index screen from the original movies index screen: For scenes in the built-in memory, press INDEX SEL.
  • Page 75 PLAYLIST Press VIDEO SNAP • You can press to open the playlist index screen for video snapshot scenes ( 55). 2 Select ( ) the scene you want to move. FUNC. 3 Press , select [ Move] and press 4 Move ( ) the orange marker to the desired position of the scene and press The original position of the scene and the current position of the marker...

  • Page 76: Copying Scenes To A Memory Card

    - Scenes that were edited using the software on the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE and were then written back to the memory. • When the source scene is itself a video snapshot scene, you may not be able to capture a video snapshot scene depending on the length of the source scene and the length currently selected for video snapshot scenes.
  • Page 77 Options [All Scenes] Copies all the scenes to the memory card. [All Scenes (this date)] Copies to the memory card all the scenes that were recorded on the same day as the selected scene. [This Scene] Copies to the memory card only the scene marked with the orange selection frame.
  • Page 78 NOTES • If the memory card slot cover is open, or the LOCK switch on the mem- ory card is set to prevent writing, you will not be able to copy movies to the memory card. Video...

  • Page 79: Taking Photos

    Photos Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – taking photos and playing them back, capturing photos from video and printing photos. Basic Recording Taking Photos Operating modes: 1 Turn on the camcorder. • By default, photos are recorded in the built-in memory.

  • Page 80: Selecting Photo Size And Quality

    IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.
  • Page 81 NOTES • The actual number of photos that can be recorded will vary depending on the subject and shooting conditions. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the cam- corder to mode. • When printing photos, use the following guidelines as a reference for selecting the print size.

  • Page 82: Viewing Photos

    Basic Playback Viewing Photos Operating modes: 1 Press • The original movies index screen will appear in most cases. • If a photo appears in single photo view, move the zoom lever toward W to open the photo index screen. Proceed to step 3.

  • Page 83: Deleting Photos

    Photo Jump Function When you have recorded a large number of photos, you can jump 10 or 100 photos at a time. 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) the icon and press 3 Select ( Jump 10 photos] or [ Jump 100 photos].
  • Page 84 FUNC. Delete] Delete] appears on the screen. 2 Select ( ) the photo you want to delete and press 3 Select ( ) [Yes] and press to delete the photo. FUNC. 4 Repeat steps 2-3 to delete additional photos or press twice to close the menu.

  • Page 85: Magnifying Photos During Playback

    Magnifying Photos during Playback In single photo view, photos can be magnified up to 5 times. will appear for photos that cannot be enlarged. Operating modes: 1 Move the zoom lever toward T. • The photo is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area.

  • Page 86: Additional Functions

    Additional Functions Slideshow You can play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to music 69). Operating modes: 1 Open the photo index screen. 2 Select the background music to use when playing back the photo slideshow ( 69).

  • Page 87: Rotating Photos

    NOTES • The background music may not be played back correctly when playing back a slideshow from a memory card with slow transfer rates. • When playing back a slideshow with music from an external audio player, the slideshow will repeat until the music finishes. Rotating Photos You can rotate photos 90 degrees clockwise to change their orienta- tion.

  • Page 88: Capturing Photos From A Movie

    The area to the right of the histogram represents highlights and the left side represents shadows. A photo whose histogram skews to the right is rela- tively bright; while one whose histo- Shadows Highlights gram peaks to the left, is relatively dark.

  • Page 89: Protecting Photos

    IMPORTANT • When capturing photos on an Eye-Fi card, photos will be uploaded automatically if you are within the range of a configured network. Always verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in the country/region of Using an Eye-Fi card use.

  • Page 90: Copying Photos To A Memory Card

    You can select the photos in the built-in memory or on the memory card. 2 Select ( ) the photo you want to protect. FUNC. Protect] Desired option [Yes] [OK] FUNC. Options [Individual Photos] Opens the same screen described previously in Protecting Single Photos .
  • Page 91 2 Open the photo selection screen. FUNC. Copy ( Copy ( )] appears on the screen. 3 Select ( ) the photo you want to copy and press 4 Select ( ) [Yes] and press to copy the photo. 5 Repeat steps 3-4 to copy additional photos or press twice FUNC.
  • Page 92 Options [All Photos] Copies all the photos. [This Photo] Copies only the photo marked with the orange selec- tion frame. [Selected Photos] Copies all the photos selected in advance Pre-selecting Recordings (marked with a checkmark). Refer to from the Index Screen 49).

  • Page 93: Printing Photos (Direct Print

    You can mark in advance the photos you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order ( 96). Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the CP, DS and ES series and inkjet printers marked with the PictBridge logo. Operating modes:...
  • Page 94 - Removing all print orders NOTES • will appear for photos that cannot be printed. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Refer also to the printer’s instruction manual. • If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can set [USB Connection Type] to [ Computer/Printer]...
  • Page 95 [x photos/sheet]: Printing multiple photos on the same sheet When using Canon printers you can print the same photo multiple times on the same sheet of paper. Use the following table as a guideline for the recommended number of copies depending on the [ Paper Size] setting.

  • Page 96: Print Orders

    If that option is not available, select [Stop] and press and then restart printing from the beginning. • Other printers or if the error still persists with a Canon printer: If printing does not resume automatically, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder.
  • Page 97 POINTS TO CHECK • Only photos on the memory card can be set for print orders. Marking Single Photos with Print Orders 1 In single photo view, open the photo selection screen. FUNC. Print Orders] appears on the screen. 2 Select ( ) the photo you want to mark with a print order.
  • Page 98 Options [Individual Photos] Set print orders for individual photos. [Selected Photos (1 copy each)] Sets a print order of 1 copy of each of the photos selected in advance (marked with a checkmark). Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen Refer to 49).

  • Page 99: Terminals On The Camcorder

    External Connections This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer. Terminals on the Camcorder USB Terminal Access: Open the left rear terminal cover. HDMI OUT Terminal* Access: Open the left rear terminal cover. The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable.

  • Page 100: Connection Diagrams

    Connection Diagrams In the following connection diagrams, the left side shows the terminals on the camcorder and the right side shows (for reference only) an example of terminals on a connected device. Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only Connection Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with an HDMI input terminal.

  • Page 101: External Connections

    Type: Analog Quality: High definition Output only Connection Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with component video input terminals. Blue CTC-100/S Component Cable Green (supplied) White STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) Type: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output only Connect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio/video input terminals. Connection Change the following on the camcorder: [TV Type] according to the TV set (widescreen or 4:3), if...
  • Page 102 Type: Digital data connection Connect to a computer to save your recordings, to the optional Connection DW-100 DVD Burner to create DVD discs from them, or to a printer to print out photos. USB Cable (supplied) External Connections...

  • Page 103: Playback On A Tv Screen

    Playback on a TV Screen Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends. Playback on an HDTV using one of the high-definition con- nections will ensure the best playback quality. Operating modes: 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to the TV.

  • Page 104: Saving Recordings On A Computer

    Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Saving Recordings on a Computer Movies and photos recorded with this camcorder are saved in the built-in memory ( only) or on the memory card. Because space is limited, make sure to save your recordings on a computer on a regular basis.
  • Page 105 Using the software 1 Power the camcorder with the compact power adapter. 2 Set the camcorder to mode, in single photo view. 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Connection Diagrams • Connection . Refer to 102).

  • Page 106: Saving Movies Onto High-Definition Discs

    In such case, select [Skip] to stop the process and use the computer’s Safely Remove Hardware function (Windows) or Eject function (Mac OS) to end the connection to the camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable, set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection. Saving Movies onto High-Definition Discs (AVCHD/Blu-ray Discs) You can save your video recordings in high definition by creating AVCHD or Blu-ray discs in your computer using the supplied software...
  • Page 107 Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc 1 Turn on the DVD burner. Creating DVDs. Refer to DW-100 2 Connect the camcorder to the DVD burner using the supplied USB cable. Connection Diagrams • Connection . Refer to 102) and Connections DW-100...
  • Page 108 IMPORTANT • While the camcorder is connected to the DVD burner, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card. • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator on the camcorder is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.
  • Page 109 You can complete the conversion to standard definition in the cam- corder and then use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE to save the converted scenes and burn them onto DVDs in your computer. Your computer must have a preinstalled DVD drive with writing capabil- ities.
  • Page 110 FUNC. [Convert HD SD (DVD)] Desired option FUNC. [OK] [OK] If a message appears regarding music files, follow the instructions on the screen. This step in not necessary for scenes in the playlist. The left side of the screen displays the total playback time of the scenes to be con- verted;...
  • Page 111 - All the selected scenes are merged into one converted scene. However, if the converted scene is too large, it will be split into 2 GB- sized scenes. - When converting only part of a scene, the maximum length of the converted scene will be 10 minutes from the starting (playback pause) point.
  • Page 112 • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator on the camcorder is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the USB cable. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder or the computer.
  • Page 113 NOTES • When the camcorder contains a large number of scenes to be saved on discs, it may take a long time for the connection to the DVD burner to be completed. For best performance, we recommend limiting the num- ber of scenes to be saved to 500 or fewer scenes.

  • Page 114: Playing Back Discs Using The Dw-100 Dvd Burner

    - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode. NOTES • If you are creating a Photo DVD from photos on the memory card and the memory card contains scenes converted into standard definition for Web upload, the thumbnails for those scenes will also be added to the Photo DVD as image files.

  • Page 115: Copying Your Recordings To An External Video

    IMPORTANT • While the camcorder is connected to the DVD burner, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card. NOTES • Only AVCHD discs created with the DW-100 DVD burner can be played back using the DVD burner.
  • Page 116 In Standard Definition You can copy your movies by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video recorder with analog audio/video inputs. Video output will be in standard definition, although the original scenes are in high defi- nition. Operating modes: Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection...
  • Page 117 If you are using an Eye-Fi card, after converting your video recordings into standard definition scenes you can upload your movies wirelessly, directly from the camcorder. Refer to Eye-Fi’s homepage for the latest information on compatible Web sites. You can complete the conversion to standard defini- tion in the camcorder and then use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE to upload your videos to the Web.
  • Page 118 [OK] • If a message appears regarding music files, follow the instructions on the screen. • The left side of the screen displays the total playback time of the scenes to be converted; the right side shows the file size of the scenes after conversion and the available space on the memory card.
  • Page 119 NOTES • When converting scenes in the playlist or video snapshot index screen: - The scenes are converted with the selected background music 69) instead of the original sound. - All the selected scenes are merged into one converted scene. However, if the converted scene is too large, it will be split into scenes that are 10 minutes long each.
  • Page 120 IMPORTANT • While the camcorder is connected to the computer, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card. • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the memory card slot cover.
  • Page 121 IMPORTANT Using an Eye-Fi card: • This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (includ- ing wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the card manufacturer. Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or regions.

  • Page 122: Appendix: Menu Options Lists

    Additional Information This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen mes- sages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information. Appendix: Menu Options Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus ( 28).
  • Page 123 Menu item Setting options Recording mode High Quality 17 Mbps], – High Quality 12 Mbps], Standard Play 7 Mbps], Long Play 5 Mbps] Photo size/quality 1920x1080], [ 1600x1200], – 640x480] Super Fine], [ Fine], [ Normal] Setup Menus FUNC. Menu (Playback Modes) (movie playback), (playback of video snapshot scenes): - available only...
  • Page 124 Menu item Setting options [Protect] – – – [Individual Photos], [Selected Photos], – – [Remove All] [Print Orders] 0-99 copies – – [Individual Photos], – – [Selected Photos (1 copy each)], [Remove All] [Rotate] – – – [Delete] [All Scenes], [All Scenes (this date)], –...

  • Page 125: Setup Menus

    Setup Menus Camera Setup 1 ( Mode) Menu item Setting options [Built-in Mem.], [Mem. Card] [Rec Media for Movies] [Built-in Mem.], [Mem. Card] [Rec Media for Photos] On], [ Off] [Relay Recording [Frame Rate] 50i (Standard)], [ PF25] – [x.v.Colour] ], [ Off] –...
  • Page 126 Menu item Setting options [AF Mode] Instant AF], [ Normal AF] – [Image Stabilizer]** Dynamic], [ Standard], [ Off] – [Flicker Reduction] Off], [ 50 Hz], [ 60 Hz] – [Auto Slow Shutter] On], [ Off] – [Auto Backlight On], [ Off] –...
  • Page 127 • If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to fully compensate. The image stabilizer may not be able to successfully eliminate all blur if the camcorder or the subject is moving too much.
  • Page 128 Menu item Setting options [Microphone Attenuator] [ ], [ Off] – [Focus Assistance]: When the focus assistance is activated, the image at the center of the screen is magnified to help you focus manually ( 58). • Using the focus assistance will not affect the recordings. It will be can- celled automatically after 4 seconds or when you start recording.
  • Page 129 Menu item Setting options [USB Connection DVD Burner], [ Computer/Printer], – Type] Connect and Set] [Slideshow Off], [ Dissolve], [ Slide Image] – Transition] [Data Code]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene was recorded. Camera Data]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used when recording the scene.
  • Page 130 [LCD Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. • Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the bright- ness of your recordings or the brightness of the playback image on a [LCD Screen Dimmer]: When set to [ On], the LCD screen is dimmed.
  • Page 131 Menu item Setting options [Built-in Mem.], [Mem. Card] [Initialize [Quick Initialization], [Initialize [Complete Initialization] Reset], [ Continuous] [Photo Numbering] – [Firmware] – – – – [Reset All] [No], [Yes] – [Eye-Fi Communication] Automatic], [ Off] Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using an HDMI cable.
  • Page 132 • Depending on the TV set, additional settings may be required on the TV itself to activate the HDMI-CEC function. Refer to the TV’s instruction manual. • Correct operation of the HDMI-CEC function cannot be guaranteed even when connecting the camcorder to compatible TV sets. If you cannot use the remote control of the TV, set [Control for HDMI] to Off] and operate the camcorder directly.
  • Page 133 Language and Date/Time Setup Menu item Setting options [Language ], [Dansk], [Deutsch], ], [English], [Español], [Français], [Italiano], [Magyar], [Melayu], [Nederlands], [Polski], [Português], [ ], [Suomi], [Svenska], [Türkçe], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ [Time Zone/DST] List of world time zones [Date/Time] –...
  • Page 134 [Memory Info]/[Memory Card Info]: Displays a screen where you can ver- ify how much of the built-in memory or the memory card is currently in use total recording time and total number of photos) and how much space remains available for recording. •...

  • Page 135: Onscreen Icons And Displays

    Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies Remaining recording time Operating mode ( On the memory card Recording program ( 52, 54) In the built- White balance ( in memory Image effect ( Image stabilizer ( 126) Digital effect ( 25F progressive frame rate Recording mode ( 54, 138)
  • Page 136 Recording Photos Camcorder shake warning ( 126) Zoom ( 39), Face detection ( Exposure AF frame ( Photo quality/size ( Focus and exposure lock ( Self timer ( Number of available photos On the memory card In the built- in memory Playing Movies (During Playback) Data code ( Scene number...
  • Page 137 Viewing Photos File size Histogram ( Manual exposure ( Current photo / Total number of Photo size ( photos Aperture value Photo number ( 131) Evaluative light metering* Protected photo mark ( Shutter speed Date and time of recording * The light metering mode cannot be changed. Additional Information...

  • Page 138: Additional Information

    Memory operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Slow reverse playback Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate 100% of the remaining charge as a percentage of the full charge of the battery pack.

  • Page 139: Trouble

    - please read the “CHECK THIS FIRST” box before going on to the more detailed problems and solutions. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply •...
  • Page 140 - The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long periods of time; this is not a malfunction. If the camcorder becomes unusually hot or it becomes hot after using it only for a short while, it may indicate a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Cen- ter.
  • Page 141 Cannot move scenes in the playlist. - The memory is full. Delete some recordings ( 50, 83) or initialize the memory ( 35) to free some space. Cannot delete a scene. - You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device. Deleting scenes takes longer than usual.
  • Page 142 The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes rapidly ( one flash at 0.5-second intervals). - Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty. Con- sult a Canon Service Center. The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes ( two flashes at 1-second intervals) - The remaining charge of the battery pack is at least 50% of a full charge.
  • Page 143 Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly. - The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. - Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly. Abnormal characters appear on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly. - Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time.
  • Page 144 - The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set [Photo Number- ing] to [Reset] and insert a new memory card. Cannot upload files using an Eye-Fi card. - Files cannot be uploaded when [Eye-Fi Communication] is set to [Off] (when appears on the screen).

  • Page 145: List Of Messages

    - Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. After a short while, turn it on again and restore the connection. - Connect the camcorder to a different USB port on the computer. - The camcorder will not be recognized while all photos are being deleted or all print orders are being removed.
  • Page 146 ( 35). Cannot access the built-in memory - There is a problem with the built-in memory. Contact a Canon Service Center. Cannot convert - Cannot access the memory card. Check the memory card and make sure it is inserted cor- rectly.
  • Page 147 Cannot play back - There is a problem with the memory. If this message appears often without apparent reason, contact a Canon Service Center. Cannot play back Cannot access the built-in memory - There is a problem with the built-in memory. Save your recordings (...
  • Page 148 Cannot record movies on this memory card - Movies cannot be recorded on a 64 MB or smaller memory card. Use a recommended mem- ory card ( 32). Cannot record movies on this memory card Initialize only using the camcorder - The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer.
  • Page 149 Initialize only using the camcorder - There is a problem with the file system that prevents accessing the selected memory. Initial- ize the memory with this camcorder ( 35). LCD Screen has been dimmed DISP. - Hold pressed for 2 seconds to restore the LCD screen to its previous brightness set- ting.
  • Page 150 - After selecting [Scene Search] [Scenes with Faces], no scenes contain people’s faces or no scenes were recorded using the face detection function. This message will appear when there are no high-definition scenes on the memory card. If you converted scenes into standard definition, you can still open the other index screens to check those scenes ( 44).
  • Page 151 This photo could not be deleted - Protected photos ( ) cannot be deleted. Remove the protection ( 89). This memory card contains scenes. Delete all scenes to use relay recording. - Save the movies on the memory card ( 115) and initialize the memory card 35).
  • Page 152 Cannot read the disc. Check the disc. - During disc recording mode, this message can appear when a commercially available DVD disc (a DVD disc containing movies, software, etc.) or an 8 cm mini DVD disc is inserted. Replace with a brand new disc. - During disc playback mode, this message can appear when a commercially available DVD disc or a brand new DVD disc is inserted.

  • Page 153: Direct Print Related Messages

    - The paper settings of the camcorder conflict with the printer’s settings. Ink absorber full - Select [Continue] to resume printing. Consult a Canon Service Center (refer to the list included with the printer) to replace the ink absorber. Ink error - The ink level cannot be detected correctly or the ink cartridge is out of ink.
  • Page 154 - Close the printer cover securely. Printer error - A malfunction has occurred that may require repairs. (Canon inkjet printers: the printer’s green power lamp and orange error lamp flash alternately.) - Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. Unplug the printer’s power cord from the power outlet and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center.

  • Page 155: Handling Precautions

    104) and save them on a regular basis. This will protect your impor- tant recordings in case of damage and create more free space on the memory. Canon shall not be liable for any data loss. • Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel. Be careful when closing the LCD panel.

  • Page 156: Battery Pack

    • When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture. Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms and panning can result in jittery scenes. In extreme cases, the playback of such scenes may result in visually induced motion sickness. If you experience such a reaction, immediately stop the playback and take a rest break as necessary.

  • Page 157: Memory Card

    • We recommend backing up the recordings on the memory card onto your computer. Data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or exposure to static electricity. Canon shall not be liable for lost or corrupted data.
  • Page 158 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date/time and other settings. The built-in lithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder; however, it will discharge completely if you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months. To recharge the built-in lithium battery: Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for 24 hours with the camcorder off.

  • Page 159: Maintenance/Others

    Maintenance/Others Cleaning Camcorder Body • Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner. Lens and Instant AF Sensor • If the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is dirty, autofocus may not work properly.

  • Page 160: Using The Camcorder Abroad

    You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use.

  • Page 161: Accessories

    General Information Accessories (Availability differs from area to area) AVCHD discs/ Photo DVDs PictBridge- compatible printers Card reader/writer Computer TV/HDTV VCR/DVD recorder Optional accessories not listed below are described in more detail in the following pages. SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap Memory card WS-20 Wrist Strap DTC-100 D Terminal Cable CA-590E Compact Power Adapter...

  • Page 162: Optional Accessories

    Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any dam- age to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or...
  • Page 163 decrease when recording in cold surroundings, when using the brighter screen settings, etc. Using the built-in memory Recording mode Battery pack Usage time Recording (maximum) 80 min. 85 min. 85 min. 85 min. BP-2L5 Recording (typical)* 50 min. 50 min. 50 min.
  • Page 164 This cable sends both video and audio signals. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.

  • Page 165: Specifications

    Specifications LEGRIA HF R18 / LEGRIA HF R17 / LEGRIA HF R16 / LEGRIA HF R106 System • Recording System Movies: AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch Photos: DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif* Ver. 2.2 and with DPOF** Image compression: JPEG (Super Fine, Fine, Normal) * This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”).
  • Page 166 Effective pixels (all figures are approximate values) Movies: 1,040,000 pixels (optical zoom, [Image Stabilizer] set to [Dynamic]) 1,560,000 pixels ([Image Stabilizer] set to [Off] or [Standard]) 16:9 photos: 1,560,000 pixels 4:3 photos: 1,730,000 pixels • LCD Screen: 6.7 cm (2.7 in.), wide, TFT color, approx. 112,000 dots •...
  • Page 167 Power/Others • Power supply (rated) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter) • Power consumption: 2.7 W (SP mode, AF on, LCD normal brightness) • Operating temperature: 0 – 40 °C • Dimensions [W x H x D] (excluding the grip belt): 60 x 64 x 124 mm •...
  • Page 168 Audio sampling: 48 kHz, 16 bits, 2 channels Minimum length: 1 second File extension: WAV The music data is saved in the memory under the following folder structure. In the built-in memory: CANON MY_MUSIC MUSIC_01.WAV to MUSIC_99.WAV On the memory card: CANON PRIVATE MY_MUSIC MUSIC_01.WAV to MUSIC_99.WAV...

  • Page 169: Index

    Index ... . . 54 25p Cinema Mode ....64, 128 Data code ....30 Date and time .
  • Page 170 ....56 Pre-recording ..49 Pre-selecting recordings ....62 Image effects .
  • Page 171 ....39 ....55 Telephoto Video snapshot ....31 .
  • Page 172 Canon UK Ltd CCI Service Centre, Unit 130 Centennial Park, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3SE, United Kingdom Telephone 0870-241-2161 Canon Australia Pty Ltd Tel: 13-13-83 (within Australia only) (61) 02-9805-2555 www.canon.com.au Canon New Zealand Ltd Tel: 0800-222-666 (within New Zealand only) (64) 09-489-0300 www.canon.co.nz...

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